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The challenge of finding the appropriate balance between rights is not one which is specific to the Internet.It is difficult to know if Australian laws that limit freedom of expression in the interests of other rights, or on other permissible grounds, have ‘drawn the line’ appropriately without a comprehensive review of such laws. In New Zealand, a legislative review undertaken by the New…

This list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been compiled by a committee established by the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) that included representatives from government, the publishing industry, and copyright administrators.

Table 2: Expenses for Outcome 1 Outcome 1 – An Australian society in which human rights are respected, protected and promoted through independent investigation and resolution of complaints, education and research to promote and eliminate discrimination, and monitoring, and reporting on human rights. Budget* 2013–14 $’000 Actual Expenses 2013–14 $’000 Variation 2013-14 $’000 (a) (b) (a)−(b) …

I am primarily a paediatric doctor. I saw many of the children in [Woomera] … and really so many of their problems relate directly to the prolonged and indeterminate nature of their detention, which is a combination of the very harsh and isolated physical environment, the poor accommodation facilities and the lack of resources for their mental health and their leisure activities.

9.1 Whether there was an act or practice that arose in the course of employment or occupation 9.2 Whether there was a distinction, exclusion, or preference on the basis of criminal record 9.3 Whether the distinction nullified or impaired equality of opportunity in employment or occupation 9.4 Whether the distinction, exclusion or preference was based on the inherent requirements of the job

Two Assistant Commissioners have been appointed to assist the Inquiry. Prof Thomas and Dr Sullivan will assist the Inquiry in providing advice in their respective fields of expertise and will assist with public hearings.

The consultation invited comments on the potential benefit of federal laws protecting people from discrimination and harassment. Overwhelmingly, participants argued that introducing such protections would result in significant benefits for the Australian community as a whole. A small number of participants argued that there would be no benefit from these protections.

In most states and territories of Australia, Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) are negotiated on a case by case basis between the relevant parties, usually traditional owners, governments and industry groups. South Australia however, has taken a more comprehensive approach to these agreements. The South Australian Government, Indigenous traditional land owners and industry stakeholders have…